KensingtonEasy Riser portable ergonomic laptop stand, for 12 inch - 17 inch devices, height adjustable with SmartFit system, for better cooling and air circulation, Black, 60112

We have a number of laptops in our home and required a solution to an unusual problem! We have a cat .... well you know that should read "the cat chose us as her staff". Like all cats she likes comfort so needs to find some warm place to snooze and do whatever it is that cats do when pretending to be asleep.Our astute lady cat chose our laptops. They are warm enough to balance out the slight inconvenience of a lumpy keyboard, but then that tends to mould to the body shape a bit. Turn our backs for 10 seconds and she was there, causing havoc with part completed emails, printing processes and anything that would respond in some awful way to random key presses.Experiments with an ever so cheap and flimsy angle stand revealed that a medium angle of incline would be enough for her to slide off and understand that clinging on was not worth the effort. She never went near it again. Family score 1, cat zero!Now to replace that flimsy stand with quality. I know Kensington having used their excellent laptop security products so took a look at the Easy Riser. The Amazon reviews that mentioned the strong plastic used in manufacture clinched it, I paid the very reasonable price and within a few days I was admiring the tough build, simple construction with a minimum of parts and the generous use of softer material to protect the laptop.Setting up with a variety of laptops took a matter of seconds; MacBook Pro, Macbook and a large Dell all relaxed into its welcoming arms.It may be that you are considering the Easy Rider to improve the ergonomics of your workspace. It certainly does that very well with the better viewing angle helping to avoid neck and back strain. It helps cooling too when undertaking processor intensive tasks.But don't forget, the Kensington Easy Rider will "cat-proof" your laptop- unless of course your cat is a Mountain Lion and likes climbing!Thank you Kensington for a quality product.

I have tried a good few laptop risers/stands, but this is by far the best I've had.All the others had adjustable height fittings, but could just never get me the exact height I wanted.I was forever getting a sore neck & back from leaning/hunching over my laptop and I couldn't stand it any more.So I decided to browse Amazon and see what I could find.This stand has the benefits of being adjustable in height from quite low, to really quite high.It also has, as you can see from the pictures, little cut out sections to allow air to circulate around the bottom of your laptop and thus by enabling your laptop to stay cooler and avoid it overheating.It comes with instructions on how to adjust the height, and what heights are suitable for whichever situation you may be in. However I just picked the height I found the most comfortable for me. After all, each person is different and we all have our own individual likes & dislikes, so why should adjusting the height of the stand always be set to whatever the manufacturer thinkss is most suitable. Just adjust it to suit yourself and if it doesn't feel right after trying it for a while, there's absolutely nothing to stop you readjusting it. Is there?It's quite sturdy once set to your chosen height, but to be on the safe side, just make sure if you're using it on a slippery/shiny surface to have a mat or something under it to stop the stand from slipping. The stand has little rubber pads on the front feet which hold it steady enough, but the rubber strip on the back underneath side of the stand isn't so great and the stand will tend to slip if it isn't placed on a mat of some sort.So to sum up, I like this stand and the price is acceptable.

Unfortunately this item was returned as on its lowest settings it was to wide for area needed. It was a nice sturdy stand & ideal if using on a wide surface.

This is the first laptop riser that I have purchased for home use - although I have used them at work too, including adjustable docking stations.The kensington is a well made quality laptop riser.The design enables it to fold flat for storage and then easily opens out to provide a stand.Things I like....I like the design, the feel and quality of the unit. It perfoms well, in providing height adjustment for the laptop screen - if you couple this with a usb keyboard and mouse, either wired or wireless then you are going to be much more confortable after an extended period. No more slouching with your laptop on the kitchen or dining table.The riser comes with good clear instructions in diagram form. Strangely you first measure your handsize: on a chart. Then depending on your handsize (green, blue, red or yellow) you adjust the riser to match the handsize colour. I guess there is probably some correlation between handsize and height.Adjusting the riser is easy - with four angle(height) positions. In addition the riser can be used completely flat, and it'll lift your laptop about 1" off the worksurface providing improved ventilation for increased cooling. The riser clicks into the set four positions - and there is a lock screw on one size to secure the riser in position.The stand has rubber feet - so it stays firmly secure on the worksurface. Rubber strips on the riser also keep your laptop firmly in place, so it won't fly off if accidently knocked.A simple product that is well designed, well manufactured and provides great benefits.